by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) As writers, words are what make or break us. Our ability to flex a wide vocabulary without alienating the reader can mean the difference between a pitch that opens doors for us and one that lacks anything memorable. While it is usually how we arrange words that determines the

by Angela Bourassa (@angelabourassa1) Writer/director Brian Taylor is known for his totally unique, irreverent voice as a filmmaker. It’s the first thing you notice about his past films Crank and Gamer, his new television show Happy!, and that voice is certainly crystal clear in his latest film, Mom and Dad,

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Last year, I discussed eight verbs that would make your pitch or logline more commanding. That post ended up being one of the most popular articles I’ve written. For review, the verbs used in your pitch should be both external and visual. Many writers begin with an

by John Bucher (@johnkbucher) Duncan Falconer wrote the novel series that the film, Stratton, is based upon. Falconer spent his formative years in the British Royal Marines before being selected to serve as a commando in the Special Boat Service. Directed by Simon West (The Expendables 2, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider) and starring Dominic Cooper (Captain America: The

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees from last night’s Golden Globes! Here are the results with links to all the scripts currently available. Enjoy! Best Motion Picture, Drama Dunkirk The Post The Shape of Water Call Me by Your Name Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Best Motion Picture, Musical